GP Dr Russell Livingstone told the hearing: "He was binge drinking in excess. He was offered support and counselling. He was suffering from anxiety symptoms. He worked hard to maintain responsibility but explained he was exhausted from working 'silly hours.'

"He was developing negative thoughts and concerned about work."

In January 2012 Mr Howes got a new job as a business analyst with a Bradford baking company and was dealing with multi-million pound contracts and appeared to be happier.